Lötschental Ski Resort
Lötschental
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Lötschental is a ski resort in the Valais canton, Switzerland, offering diverse slopes and extensive freeride terrain within a snow-reliable microclimate.

📜 Ski resort in Valais, Switzerland, known for diverse slopes and freeride.
🔍 Part of UNESCO World Heritage region Jungfrau-Aletsch.

Why Go

⛷️ Long, fast slopes with black and red runs
🏔️ Extensive freeride terrain, 1,500m elevation gain
❄️ Snow-reliable north-facing slopes and glacier
🧘‍♂️ Generally uncrowded, high alpine skiing up to 3,111m
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children's paradise Loichiland for learning to ski
🏨 Ski-in/ski-out hotel options available

Why Avoid

📏 Smaller resort compared to major destinations
👶 Limited options for absolute beginners
☀️ South-facing slopes can have less ideal snow in warmer periods

Tips

🗓️ Optimal stay: 1-2 days
💳 Lötschental Card offers discounts on mountain railways and free bus use
🚆 Consider train access from Kandersteg to Goppenstein (26-29 CHF)
🚌 Public transport recommended for events due to limited parking

Cost

💰 Adult 1-day skipass 55 CHF, 6-day 277 CHF.

Hours

🕒 Ski season runs from December 13 to April 12.

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking at valley station and in villages.
Parking garages in Kippel and Wiler.
Motorhomes/campers can park in Wiler during winter (camping prohibited).
Permits for forest roads available via Parking Pay app.

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